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NFL Power Rankings: A Week 16 Look at All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots won 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots won 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) celebrate after kicker Ryan Succop (not pictured) kicks the winning field goal during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Tennessee won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern (6) celebrate after kicker Ryan Succop (not pictured) kicks the winning field goal during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Tennessee won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee Titans. 16. team. 35. . 8-6.

Yes, the Tennessee Titans slip one spot in our NFL power rankings this week. And a slight fall would have been justified, had it not been for the late-game heroics from quarterback Marcus Mariota and kicker Ryan Succop.

Head coach Mike Mularkey’s decision to go for two late in the fourth quarter, when an extra-point attempt would have likely sent the game into overtime, can be scrutinized a bunch. While the aggressive nature can’t be faulted, it’s hard to see why a call on the road against a good defense would have been a good idea there.

Nonetheless, Mularkey got away with it and the Titans won.

Keep an eye on their Week 17 matchup with the Texans, in what will likely determine the winner of the AFC South.